• Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Processing

    Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency (Minneapolis, MN)


    *SUMMARY:*

     

    We are currently seeking a *Laboratory Assistant* to join our Specimen Processing team. This full time role will work a mid-shift schedule (start times fall between 7 AM and 9 AM on weekdays and between 7 AM and 10 AM on weekends) – scheduled in advance.

     

    *Purpose of this position:*Under general supervision, performs work that involves collecting and/or processing laboratory specimens, entering data into the electronic health record (EHR) and/or the laboratory information system (LIS). Interacts and communicates with patients, their families, and members of the healthcare team by using various communication tools in a timely and professional manner

    *RESPONSIBILITIES:*

    *Specimen Processing*

    * Assists in maintaining supplies, helping with inventory, and placing orders

    * Performs patient check-in while maintaining excellent customer service

    * Manages client test results according to established procedures

    * Assists with training of new staff and students

    * Utilizes the electronic health record (EHR), laboratory information system (LIS), Client software (Atlas), and the email system to efficiently complete daily tasks

    * Utilizes the laboratory information system (LIS) to monitor the appropriate test pending logs and communicate to the technical staff to ensure testing is not delayed

    * Performs all specimen processing functions to receive and process specimens according to laboratory protocol, including, but not limited to:

    o specimen labeling using proper patient identification techniques

    o preparing specimens to be sent out to reference laboratories

    o process client ordering via Altas or paper document

    * Performs urine collections for urine drug screens and complete proper paperwork

    * Operates laboratory equipment for which they have received applicable training and supervisor approval to perform

    * Other duties as assigned for which they have received applicable training and supervisor approval to perform

    *QUALIFICATIONS:*

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    /*Minimum Qualifications:*/

    * High school diploma or GED

    -OR-

    * An approved equivalent combination of education and experience

    /*Preferred Qualifications:*/

    * Certified or certified-eligible with a nationally accredited phlebotomy association

    -OR-

    * Completion of ten quarter credits of biology or chemistry college courses

    -OR-

    * Six Months of experience in a clinical laboratory setting

    /*Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:*/

    * Customer Service skills

    **Title:** *Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Processing *

    **Location:** *MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus*

    **Requisition ID:** *250577*